Patents by Inventor Michael W. Miller

Michael W. Miller has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20150290186
    Abstract: Non-domesticated mammalian animals are sedated and immobilized by injecting an effective amount of pharmaceutically effective combination of nalbuphine hydrochloride and medetomidine hydrochloride into the animal from a dart. Azaperone tartrate may also be included, if desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: Wildlife Laboratories, Incorporated
    Inventors: Lisa L. Wolfe, Michael W. Miller, William R. Lance, David K. Smith
  • Publication number: 20150274664
    Abstract: Substituted cyclopropyl piperidinyl compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. The compounds are useful as agonists of the G-protein coupled receptor GPR-119. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: Marck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: John J. Acton, Scott D. Edmondson, Ping Liu, Michael W. Miller, Harold B. Wood, Byron G. DuBois, William B. Geiss
  • Publication number: 20150281785
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving information expressing a user's interest in one or more media programs, obtaining information indicative of popularity for a plurality of media programs responsive to the received information by individuals other than the user, and transmitting one or more recommendations of media programs for display to the user, from the plurality of media programs that relate to the received information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Joon-Hee Jeon, Vincent Dureau, Steve D. Benting, Zhenhai Lin, Michael W. Miller, Manish G. Patel
  • Publication number: 20150231749
    Abstract: A locator pin according to one disclosed non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure includes an elongated body that extends from a base along an axis, the elongated body deflectable off the axis relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Miller, Thomas J. Butrum
  • Patent number: 9088809
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving information expressing a user's interest in one or more media programs, obtaining information indicative of popularity for a plurality of media programs responsive to the received information by individuals other than the user, and transmitting one or more recommendations of media programs for display to the user, from the plurality of media programs that relate to the received information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Joon-Hee Jeon, Vincent Dureau, Steve D. Benting, Zhenhai Lin, Michael W. Miller, Manish G. Patel
  • Patent number: 8957062
    Abstract: Substituted cyclopropyl compounds of the formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. The compounds are useful as agonists of the G-protein coupled receptor GPR-119. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott Edmondson, Zhiqiang Guo, Harold B. Wood, Andrew W. Stamford, Michael W. Miller, Duane E. DeMong, Gregori J. Morriello, Rajan Anand, Vincent J. Colandrea, Megan Macala, Milana Maletic, Cheng Zhu, Yuping Zhu, Wanying Sun, Kake Zhao, Yong Huang, Joel M. Harris, Lehua Chang, Nam Fung Kar, Zhiyong Hu, Liping Wang, Bowei Wang, Ping Liu, Jason W. Szewczyk, William B. Geiss
  • Patent number: 8910718
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for producing a hydrocarbon fluid from a subterranean environment. The system and method utilize an electric submersible pumping system having a motive unit comprising a combined submersible motor section and protector section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Arthur I. Watson, Steven Dornak, Michael W. Miller, Parveen Sayela, Cody Casey, Gregory H. Manke, Mark McCorry, John D. Rowatt, Mark E. Allen, Diego A. Narvaez
  • Publication number: 20140256699
    Abstract: Substituted cyclopropyl compounds of the formula I and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. The compounds are useful as agonists of the g-protein coupled receptor GPR-119. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included. Another aspect of the invention that is of interest relates to compounds of formula Ia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Michael W. Miller, Andrew W. Stamford, Kallol Basu, Scott Edmondson, Zhiqiang Guo, William B. Geiss
  • Patent number: 8775415
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving information expressing a user's interest in one or more media programs, obtaining information indicative of popularity for a plurality of media programs responsive to the received information by individuals other than the user, and transmitting one or more recommendations of media programs for display to the user, from the plurality of media programs that relate to the received information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Joon-Hee Jeon, Vincent Dureau, Steve D. Benting, Zhenhai Lin, Michael W Miller, Manish G. Patel
  • Patent number: 8735604
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula: (I) wherein ring B, R1, R2, R3, Z, and L1 are selected independently of each other and are as defined herein, to compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds as glucagon receptor antagonists and for the treatment or prevention of type 2 diabetes and conditions related thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Eric J. Gilbert, Michael W. Miller, Duane Eugene DeMong, Andrew W. Stamford, William J. Greenlee
  • Publication number: 20140109139
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving information expressing a user's interest in one or more media programs, obtaining information indicative of popularity for a plurality of media programs responsive to the received information by individuals other than the user, and transmitting one or more recommendations of media programs for display to the user, from the plurality of media programs that relate to the received information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Joon-Hee Jeon, Vincent Dureau, Steve D. Benting, Zhenhai Lin, Michael W. Miller, Manish G. Patel
  • Publication number: 20140057893
    Abstract: Substituted cyclopropyl compounds of the formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. The compounds are useful as agonists of the G-protein coupled receptor GPR-119.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott Edmondson, Zhiqiang Guo, Harold B. Wood, Andrew W. Stamford, Michael W. Miller, Duane E. DeMong, Gregori J. Morriello, Rajan Anand, Vincent J. Colandrea, Megan Macala, Milana Maletic, Cheng Zhu, Yuping Zhu, Wanying Sun, Kake Zhao, Yong Huang, Joel M. Harris, Lehua Chang, Nam Fung Kar, Zhiyong Hu, Liping Wang, Bowei Wang, Ping Liu, Jason W. Szewczyk, William B. Geiss
  • Patent number: 8633231
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general structure shown in Formula (A): (A): and includes pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, esters, prodrugs, tautomers, and isomers of said compounds. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Duane DeMong, Michael W. Miller, Xing Dai, Andrew Stamford
  • Patent number: 8623818
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula (I), wherein ring A, ring B, R1, R2, R3, Z, and L1 are selected independently of each other and are as defined herein, to compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds as glucagon receptor antagonists and for the treatment or prevention of type 2 diabetes and conditions related thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: William J. Greenlee, Andrew Stamford, Michael W. Miller, Duane Eugene DeMong
  • Patent number: 8623873
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or esters thereof, are useful in treating diseases or conditions mediated by CB1 receptors, such as metabolic syndrome and obesity, neuroinflammatory disorders, cognitive disorders and psychosis, addiction (e.g., smoking cessation), gastrointestinal disorders, and cardiovascular conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Intervet Inc.
    Inventors: Eric J. Gilbert, Michael W. Miller, Jack D. Scott, Duane Eugene DeMong, Andrew Stamford, William J. Greenlee, Chander Shekher Celly
  • Patent number: 8485798
    Abstract: Pump apparatus, systems and methods of making and using same are disclosed. One inventive system includes a coupling member, a first shaft and a second shaft, the coupling member connecting the first shaft with the second shaft, the coupling member defining a first axial chamber accepting the first shaft, and a second axial chamber accepting the second shaft, the chambers separated by a coupling plate, the chambers including torsional motion transmitting elements and axial motion securing elements in the first and second axial chambers for axially securing the shafts in the coupling member. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Ketankumar K. Sheth, Thurkral Mandeep, John D. Rowatt, Steven L. Anyan, Michael W. Miller
  • Patent number: 8470773
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula: wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, s, and Z are selected independently of each other and are as defined herein, to compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds as glucagon receptor antagonists and for the treatment or prevention of type 2 diabetes and conditions related thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Eric J. Gilbert, Michael W. Miller, Andrew W. Stamford, William J. Greenlee
  • Publication number: 20130123315
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general structure shown in Formula (A): (A): and includes pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, esters, prodrugs, tautomers, and isomers of said compounds. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventors: Duane DeMong, Michael W. Miller, Xing Dai, Andrew Stamford
  • Publication number: 20130072468
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or esters thereof, are useful in treating diseases or conditions mediated by CB1 receptors, such as metabolic syndrome and obesity, neuroinflammatory disorders, cognitive disorders and psychosis, addiction (e.g., smoking cessation), gastrointestinal disorders, and cardiovascular conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Eric J. Gilbert, William J. Greenlee, Michael W. Miller, Jack D. Scott, Andrew W. Stamford
  • Patent number: 8361959
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula: (I) wherein ring A, ring B, R1, R3, Z, L1, and L2 are selected independently of each other and are as defined herein, to compositions comprising the compounds, and to methods of using the compounds as glucagon receptor antagonists and for the treatment or prevention of type 2 diabetes and conditions related thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Stamford, Michael W. Miller, Duane Eugene DeMong, William J. Greenlee, Joseph A. Kozlowski, Brian J. Lavey, Michael K. C. Wong, Wensheng Yu, Xing Dai, De-Yi Yang, Guowei Zhou